Manchester United evoked the spirit of Fergie time as Fulham’s late comeback was spoiled by Benjamin Sesko’s injury-time winner in a 3-2 win.
United had a penalty appeal turned down unfairly in the first half, before being given one, only for it to be converted to a free kick by VAR.
Casemiro headed in the opener from the resulting free-kick and put United in control of a game where they defended resolutely and attacked with purpose.
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Fulham threatened a bit in the second half before Cunha’s hammering strike gave United a cushion to allow them to see through the win.
However, Maguire conceding a late penalty set things in motion for Fulham with Kevin equalising soon after. Sesko didn’t get the script for a draw as he responded two minutes later with a dream winner.
Photo by Matt McNulty/Getty ImagesSenne Lammens – 8
Brilliant reaction save to keep the game goalless in the first half, and added to it with some fine passing skills.
Diogo Dalot – 7.5
Chukwueze was a regular outlet for Fulham, but Dalot was confident and secure in his duels.
Harry Maguire – 6
Won his duels on the ground and in the air to have a good game, ruined by conceding a late penalty that made the game have a nervous end.
Lisandro Martinez – 8
Carrick used his raking passes from deep to bypass midfield lines and he did it well. Warrior-like defensive display near the end as United held on to their 3-2 lead.
Luke Shaw – 7
Solid enough in defence but needed more from him overlapping.
Casemiro – 8.5
Another goal from a set-piece in addition to a combative midfield performance. It’s reaching a point where United will actually miss him next season.
Kobbie Mainoo – 8
Silky passes, crunching tackles to get Old Trafford off their feet, and purposeful defending continued his sparkling form.
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Amad – 9
Had Antonee Robinson on skates as he used his two-footedness to repeatedly create chances and test the goalkeeper. Deserved a reward for his electric performance as he never stopped running.
Bruno Fernandes – 8.5
Another assist from a set-piece for him before he crossed for Sesko’s winner. The attacks flow through him.
Matheus Cunha – 9
Won the free-kick for the opener before scoring the second himself in another unstoppable display.
Bryan Mbeumo – 7
Didn’t have the space he had against Arsenal and City but made Fulham work hard with his endless running.
SubstitutesBenjamin Sesko – 8.5
Came on like a man possessed as he ran relentlessly and struck the post with a header in an eventful 15-minute cameo punctuated with a winner in injury time.
Manuel Ugarte – 6.5
Kept things safe and secure after coming on for Casemiro.
Noussair Mazraoui – 6
Came on late and the goal came from his side.
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